The General Political Thread

[Fartknocker]

Damn. Looks like a Pyrrhic victory at best for the Dems. Republicans may have lost their best meatshield in history, but they gained in the house and held the senate (unless the GA runoff goes favorably for the Dems). They will certainly come back with a vengeance in '22 and given historical trends, it could be a complete blowout barring any major revelations.

Imagine if Republicans could scrounge up a half decent candidate? Would probably go very poorly for Biden. But historically he will probably win his second term as long as he Doesn’t massively fuck up or die.

They don't even need a half decent candidate. Trump would have annihilated Biden if he just shut his mouth and came up with a somewhat effective COVID response.

Trump has a diehard fan base. The next guy won’t

[Sgt.Winters]

Damn. Looks like a Pyrrhic victory at best for the Dems. Republicans may have lost their best meatshield in history, but they gained in the house and held the senate (unless the GA runoff goes favorably for the Dems). They will certainly come back with a vengeance in '22 and given historical trends, it could be a complete blowout barring any major revelations.

Imagine if Republicans could scrounge up a half decent candidate? Would probably go very poorly for Biden. But historically he will probably win his second term as long as he Doesn’t massively fuck up or die.

They don't even need a half decent candidate. Trump would have annihilated Biden if he just shut his mouth and came up with a somewhat effective COVID response.

Trump has a diehard fan base. The next guy won’t

Given the rise of populist rhetoric in this country, I highly doubt Trump will be an anomaly. Pandora's box has been burst wide open. The Republicans are aware of what gets their base riled up. they just need to play it right by finding an effective message and the right man to say it.

[Rutger Müller]

I want tucker carlson to be the next fuhrer

[BabyJesus]

I want tucker carlson to be the next fuhrer

id rather vote for Hillary

[Furrnox]

[Cazasar]

I find it astonishing that America didnt reform its voting system fucking ONCE since it got created. Its so incredibly backwards.

UBI is stupid and I will never support someone who wants it

Ahh you're one of those that likes paying taxes to get next to nothing in return for it.

Isnt it proven that something like a UBI would massively boost the economy?

[Furrnox]

Watchu mean the founding fathers are basically gods (let's forget that they had slaves *cough*) and the constitution was made to be circle jerked by all American citizens.

[Rutger Müller]

I find it astonishing that America didnt reform its voting system fucking ONCE since it got created. Its so incredibly backwards.

the dude who got 15 years of this

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[Ted]

I find it astonishing that America didnt reform its voting system fucking ONCE since it got created. Its so incredibly backwards.

the dude who got 15 years of this

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Thank you for reminding us that today, 82 years ago, Germans committed one of the worst crimes against fellow Germans leading up to World War 2 and the holocaust - although your picture is from 2018, marking the 80th anniversary. Never forget, always remember. Stand together as Germans against those who attempt to bring us down by terror and segregation. Besides that, let's remember that today 31 years ago the Wall came down, leading to a strong, unified, and historically grounded Germany which we can be proud of, just as stated by Cazasar and depicted by yourself. Cheers!

Spoiler

One year later

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#ProudToBeAGerman


Besides that, I definitely agree with Cazasar. I'm always astonished by how backwards the US really is in some regards. I'm working at a universityhospital here in Germany where we often treat US army personnel, high ranks most of the time. They even bring in their families and children, preferring our care much over the US system. Looking at what happened with COVID, I can definitely understand why.
Regarding the Voting System, it is my understanding that the Electoral College was a useful institution in times where voting a President was hilariously difficult due to the distances that had to be covered. Voting for Electors who then choose the President was easier to control and manage logistically I guess. Difficult to weigh the cons and pros on this one though imo, it's about completly different systems after all.

[Kore]

USA gave Germany freedom and democracy, pretty sure they know how to handle themselves ;p

[Cazasar]

USA gave Germany freedom and democracy, pretty sure they know how to handle themselves ;p

they sure did, they even aided in making the best constitution known the world. But they still live with an age old system wich has its roots in a time were slavery was the norm and people were mostly farmers.

[Phailur]

Isnt it proven that something like a UBI would massively boost the economy?

where?

[Kraz]

you guys deserve an exdee

[Sadman]

i guess we can't rek any more libs the coming 4 years 

[Marceaux]

Isnt it proven that something like a UBI would massively boost the economy?

where?

Well big brains have done some big math and many think it would boost the economy. And it seems like common sense honestly. Take some of the tax money that mega corporations are paying and give some of it back to the middle and lower class. Then they spend that money on whatever, so it then sends that money right back into the economy by using money that is already there. Instead of them pretending that they use it on infrastructure and military etc. When they actually are just hoarding it and wasting it on dumb fuck programs that do nothing for majority of people. And the idea that it encourages laziness could be partly true, but the amount would barely be enough to live on. So people would have to work if they wanted anything extra or better. And even if some people do get lazy with it. They are still going to be spending that money so it still goes back into the economy.